In the pre-dawn stillness that often blankets a city at its most vulnerable, a shattering breached the quiet at Power Tools on 2099 Thomas Road, with an alarm that cut short a burglary attempt that is now the subject of a Memphis Police Department investigation, as reported by the Memphis Police Department’s news release.
The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, saw the assailants forcibly enter the establishment through a rear doorway. The alarm that consequently bellowed led the would-be thieves to abandon their illicit quest and flee the scene. The law enforcement's account provided this detail, among others. Memphis Police arrived on the scene at approximately 1:15 AM following the alarm activation. Still, the suspects had by then vanished into the ink of night, leaving behind more questions than evidence of their identity or intent.
Authorities are now turning to the public for information that may illuminate the suspects' identities in this crime. The Memphis Police Department is urging anyone with knowledge of the attempted burglary to contact Crime Stoppers right away. The police have offered an incentive for tips, urging citizens to dial 901-528-CASH.
